vs Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cirrus Sr22t vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Piper Arrow, Cessna Skylane, and Beechcraft Bonanza G36 are high‑performance single‑engine piston aircraft typically seating four to six; they suit shorter to midrange personal and training missions, with the Arrow generally shortest‑legged, the Skylane midrange, and the Bonanza typically faster with similar midrange reach. The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are light twin‑engine pistons, usually carrying five to six; they add redundancy and useful load, with ranges broadly similar to high‑performance singles but often slightly lower when operated at higher cruise power. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single, usually six seats, offering longer legs and higher‑altitude comfort than non‑pressurized pistons. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops, typically seating five to six with substantially longer range and higher cruise than piston singles. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑engine turboprop in a higher category, commonly configured for six to nine passengers, delivering the greatest payload flexibility and strong range for regional missions.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cessna Skylane | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 4.30 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 250 | 182 Skylane | M350 | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1420 | 915 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 3760 | — | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,333 | $ 146 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 310 | 145 | 213 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $6,450,000 | $530,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Flushing | — | — | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | — | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | — | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 15293 | — | — | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-52 | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 850 | 245 | 350 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 544 | 87 | 120 | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 37 | — | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 43.8 | 29 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 36 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 16.7 | 11.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.8 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | 165 | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 55 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |